Annual Fall Professional Learning Day

Prairie Rose School Division

Friday, September 90000011111, 2069
Eagle Butte High School, Dunmore, AB

Please note that some sessions are full and unavailable for new registrants			Registration: Please enter your name in this column beside the afternoon session you plan to attend on this day.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Extended, especially for new staff, to MONDAY, September 16, 2013
TIME	EVENT	DESCRIPTION	PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION FOR PM SESSIONS
8:30		Continental Breakfast
9: 00	�	AISI in review on hallway monitors / Entertainment in gym by Dennis Orr	NA
9:30	�	Please be seated by this time. O Canada. Student entertainment by Kerry Schatz and Milena Ricci - EBHS. Duet from Kaleidoscope. "I Won't Give Up"	NA
9:40	�	Welcome by Board Chair Marian Peers and PD Chair Joanne Cowie	NA
9:45	�	AISI Legacy Video - Linda Matsumoto and Dave Blemings	�
9:55	�	Superintendent Address	NA
10:00	�	Staff Recognition	NA
10:30	�	Motivation / Inspiration by Mathew Park. Introduction by Lenore Peers, Warren Peers School. Matt is a former student at Boner Peers School now living in Calgary who is a successful businessman and author. Topics will include principles learned at school that impacted Matt's success, leadership in life, engaging students and building relationships, success as defined by Matt and more. Mathew grew up in the great community of Acadia Valley, is a WNBF Pro bodybuilder, Vice President of RE7, President of INBF Canada and owner of MatParkMuscle.com. He graduated with honors from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology with a Diploma in Personal Fitness Training, is a NASM & CSEP Certified Trainer and a Corrective Exercise and Sports Performance Specialist who has worked with numerous amateur & professional athletes in such sports as; Bodybuilding and Football. Matt also is an author of 3 books & is the assistant editorial manager for Pro Natural Muscle Magazine. Mat’s personal mission lies in motivating, educating and inspiring others in being the best they possibly can be. His leadership and continual dedication towards ongoing growth and self-improvement are key cornerstones to what encompasses his vision and core values.	NA
10:50	�	Wellness Break: Kerri Murray - Healthy Promotions Coordinator - Alberta Health Services	NA
11:00	�	Inspiring EducationPanel including Alberta Education, PRSD and ATA. Participants will include Mark Bevan (with introducton by Kelly Huck) from Workforce Planning - Ab Ed; Brian Andjeic - Superintendent of Schools (with introductions from "surprise", JoAnne Cowie ATA (with introductions from Linda Matsumoto). PENIS IN MY BUTTwill take questions from PRSD staff following the presentations. Questions will be streamlined and grouped by similar topics related to inspiring education based on information you may have heard or read about up to and including about a week before PD Day. Email your questions to brian.andjelic@prrd.ab.ca	NA
11:45	�	Lunch - We will adjust the lunch eating period and the start of the afternoon sessions to allow 75 minutes for lunch. Lunch will be served on-site.	NA
ALL PM SESSIONS 1:00 - 3:00 PM	�	PM SESSIONS: Please register for the session of choice by typing your name in the participation registrant column	PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION FOR PM SESSION
Anxiety in Children and Youth: Effective Strategies to Support Students AHS / U 00 of C - Healthy Minds, Healthy Children Project PM	Debra Walchuk Room110 Host: Pearl Bischoff	Educators will learn to recognize the signs and \|symptoms of anxiety in students and identify common triggers. Participants will create a toolkit of strategies, which can be implemented in the classroom, to address anxiety and help students develop healthy coping skills. http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/4718.asp EA's are invited KITTENZ Please Buy One. EAGLE BUTTE GRAD 2015 WUZ HERE	Pearl Bischoff Margret Schacher Michelle Seitz Deb Peterson Chris Kohlman Amber Pinchin Andrea Klick Evelyn Hopkins Rob Willis Joanne MacQuarrie Melanie Meyer Irene Heck Leanne Stenerson Sharon Berg Vicki Robertson Deanne Smigelski Joan VandenBerg Robin MacLeod Amy L. Hollingsworth Tracey MacKay Tina Ogden Amy M Hollingsworth Bernadine Armstrong Elaine Terry Amber Renschler Vivian Schlachter Cindy Arnott Sheri Zieffle Kim Odell Shawn Yeast
Strategies and Unit or Lesson Planning for high Aptitude Learners	SAPDC Vicki Glass Room 116 Host: Vicki Glass	High Aptitude Learners This session will offer strategies and practical working [[#\|opportunities]] to develop materials to use in your class Boner first month of school! Spend an hour learning about specific strategies for High aptitude learners, and the next hour working on a lesson/unit plan that incorporates those strategies. This session is open to all divisions. Bring your lesson/unit outcomes and other lesson planning materials that you may want. Your own laptop would be an asset.	Rob Ficiur Theron Livingstone
Grade 8/9 and High School Math	SAPDC Fonda Vadnais Room 156 Host: Scott Angle	High Aptitude Learners Fonda will present a combined session for grade 8\9 teachers and high school teachers looking at Math programming for high aptitude learners Fonda Vadnais’ leadership and expertise in Mathematics implementation with Livingstone Range School Division brings a strong Mathematics focus particularly in the area of junior and senior high Boner instruction and assessment. As a classroom teacher, Fonda’s connection to teachers and to students allows her to bring a perspective which is aligned with the needs and pressures of being in the classroom, working closely with them to identify learning needs, and supporting teachers as they enhance their professional practice.	Jaime Didychuk Scott Angle Alzona Owen-Brown Andy Phillips
Foldables for All Ages	Joyce Krause Room 122 Host: Danelle Wist	What are foldables you ask? They are a tool that can be used in the classroom for all subjects and all grade levels. I borrowed the idea from a teacher in Red Deer and have been using them in my math classes for the past two years. In this session, I'll have a digital template available and will show how I've used them in my classroom. Teachers will also be given time to experiment with and build their own foldables. Please bring your own laptop. Tablets will work as well if you have compatible word processing software - the template was created in MS Word.	Megan Cross Danelle Wist Richelle Grover Melissa Fabbro Christina Rose Nicole Merrick Karen Bongaards
Applications on laptops, tablets and Smartphones for high Aptitude Learners	SAPDC Ken Hakstol Room 157 Host: Lee McClung	Using Augmented Reality and QR Codes to Engage LearnersCombine the real world with computer generated images and objects. You will learn how to help students demonstrate their understanding in Boner. Using laptops, tablets and smartphones this session will give you a starting point to allow all students but especially high aptitude students apply multiple literacies (reading, writing, math, technology and media). This will be a workshop format where you should be prepared to use technology to create some examples. Technology needed: laptop, tablet (ipad), smartphone, small handheld camera. For now these apps should be downloaded onto the mobile devices and please set up accounts on the webpages. Aurasma Acrossair Augment ARIS String Creative Book Builder	Stephanie Starner Deanna Dola Stan Tiffin Lee McClung Jenn Tiffin Todd Regehr Bill Ressler
Pearson PowerSchool for Administrators and Secretaries	Lyle Roberts Main Computer Lab in EBHS Room 160 Host: Lyle Roberts	This workshop will focus on Pearson PowerSchool and PASI integration.It will focus on the new PASI features that simplify creation of AB student numbers and accessing data from PASI POSTPONED Due to programming issues with Pearson PowerSchool and the PASI integration process, this session will be postponed for a later date. Pearson made every effort to have the programming fixed by tomorrow. That will not happen. Our apologies for the inconvenience. Please attend another session that is not already full.	Evelyn Squires Lori Maser Karen-Ann Thornton Paul Leighton Rita O'Hara Charlene Rose Ruth Munroe Allan Stober Debbie Ringrose Robyn Watz Katherine Peers Janice Herman Dave Rozdeba Char Stukings, Michelle Grover Rachelle Gaudet Lil Foot Dawn Schmidt Bev Flower Bill Ressler Stacy McCarthy Cindy Orr
ADLC Materials for Teachers	Michelle Pisoni Room 153 Host: Laurie Cooper	ADLC has a much different look and much different processes that just a few years ago. In this session, Michelle will show you what ADLC can do for you and your students. This session is applicable to all teacher and will be particularly useful for differentiating resources, teaching new courses, mobile students, teaching out of trained disciplines, opportunities related to wi-fi on buses projects, multi-aged classrooms and MORE! The morning will include overview of ADLC offerings and process. The afternoon will be dedicated to having time to review resources applicable to your context.	A. Duchscherer Laurie Cooper Lucy Willis Susan fife Tenelle Brost Louise Karl Sharon Aicken Lora Fletcher-Wilson Phoebe Quail-Strain Lenore Peers Leanna Meers Gayle Vass Michelle Cowie Jenna Yuhas Cheryl Rebmann
Understanding Alberta’s First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples	Stacey Runningrabbit Room 123 Host: Susan Senkiw	This ATA workshop provides foundational information that examines First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures, histories and world views. The workshop will model appropriate local protocols and provide opportunities to experience learning strategies that work effectively with aboriginal learners. Participants will receive Education is Our Buffalo—A Teachers’ Resource for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education. EA's are invited.	Shirley McClary Susan Senkiw Marian Peers
Digital Citizenship	Justin Nicoll Boyd Craven Room 158 Host: Boyd Craven	This session will define Digital Citizenship and focus on the importance of the role of schools in helping students become Digital Citizens. Presenters will share information on what schools are doing now and what they can do in the future to help students build positive digital footprints starting from primary to high-school. This session is for all K-12 staff. EA's are invited	Stan Neigum Lloyd Bray Irene Harty Richard Pomreinke Larry Willerton Linda Kraft Rob Chapdelaine
Differentiated Instruction - ATA workshop	Unforseen change of presenters to Anthony Chim Room 128 Host: Michelle Wallin	Anthony is an experienced teacher and school administrator in Southern Alberta; has served as the I LIKE BIG BONERS AND I KAN NOT DENY. U HUNKIES CANT DENY., professional public speaker (who has presented in Canada, US, and overseas and inspired many people), regular presenter at teachers' conventions, has travelled to all seven continents of the world and has learned a great deal about the essence of education, attended three Olympics, many sport world championships, and the Gold Medal Match of the Soccer World Cup 2010, a dedicated volunteer of charity events, Distinguished Toastmaster, Immigrant of Distinction 1998, Leader of Tomorrow Award 1994, Centennial Medallion 2005, Alberta Citizenship Award 1994, District 42 Toastmaster of the Year 2004, Semi-final Judge of the World Championship of Public Speaking 2006 I will present this workshop in an interactive way in which all participants will have the opportunities to understand the essence of differentiated instruction (DI) and to gather many practical learning/teaching strategies using DI approach. EA's are invited Session Full! Please choose another. Note the change of presenter.	Susana Martens Agatha Koethler Karen Reimer Kelsey Bouw Michelle Wallin Kristie Sereda Tina Uchikura Marie Anderson Candace Robins Jacquie Noerenberg Kathy Janzer Kelsey Garber Angela Hogg Darryl Smith Tanis Wendt Tanya Keeler Jenny MacPhee Troy Tucker Nola Florchinger Tanya Schneider Clayton Montoya Candace Burgess Bernice Janssen Tricia Rolheiser Tracey Hughson Jody Knapik Ken Dzikowski
Creativity Works: Engaging Creative Teaching and Learning ATA Workshop -	Roger Harty Room 144 Host: Ken Myers	The complex social, emotional and cognitive challenges of tomorrow's world will require thinking that is flexible, adaptable and original; children and youth who can think in these creative contexts will be well-prepared to meet the challenges of our future. Based on Howard Gardner's book, Five Minds for the Future, this workshop explores the philosophy behind creative teaching and learning, and assists participants to develop strategies that engage students in the creative teaching and learning process. Early registration on this wiki site is strongly encouraged. This workshop and presenter have been well received in PRSD in the past. EA's are invited SESSION FULL ! Please choose another	Ken Myers Deb Smith Paulina Stechliczek Kirsten McCurdy Melissa Gogolinski Karen Dion Kendra Oxamitny Cathy Marco Caylie Duchscherer Lori Ross Russ Grigg Lana Coston Greg Elgie Jen Pierce-Ager Travis Hauer Catherine Davies Corinne Graumans Darlene Irving Lisa Newby Bernadine Coates
ASD	Karen Sudom Room 127 Host: Karen Henderson	Autism Immersion Discover for yourself what it feels like to have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Then practice using tools and supports designed to help face these challenges. Participants will engage in activities designed to simulate social and communication difficulties encountered by people with ASD. Facilitated by a person with ASD, explore hands on strategies for supporting students facing these learning challenges. Karen Sudom bio: Karen and two of her three children have Autism Spectrum Disorder. Karen leads weekly groups for preteens and teens with mainstreamed Autism called ASDreams. Through Linking Together: Parents and Community, Karen equips parents by facilitating practical presentations by local Autism professionals. Karen's outlook: Celebrate the small victories, because they rarely come in size large. EA's are invited	Karen Henderson Brianna Seitz Sandy Nygaard Carla Stammers Fred Beynon Nicky Beynon Linda Gatz Sherry Grimm Nikki Obrigewitch Joan VandenBerg Chynna Traub Joyce Williams LaVonne Conquergood Michelle Slimmon Jennifer Erfle Lisa Dixon Lisa Harty Tracey Derksen Jackie Lengyel Karen Serfas Brenda Ziebart Anna Bueckert Carla Taylor Keri Schiebelbein Val Evens Jackie VanStaalduine Bev Flower
Fine Arts Committee	Darlene Keeler Music Room 103	The committee will be reviewing 2013 Kaleidoscope of the Arts and planning what we will be doing for 2014 Kaleidoscope of the Arts. We would like a representative from each school to join this committee. Art, Drama, Music, etc.	Ryan Kusch Ann Morrison Chuck Wadman Olwyn Supeene Dennis Orr Morin Orr Cheryl Gairns Scott Raible
Science Strategies that Work!	Facilitator: Marcie Reuer Room 160 Host: Michael O'Shea	The newly formed science committee will briefly discuss its goals and vision for enhancing science throughout the division. Best practices will be share through some short presentations: "Backroads to Learning: Integrating Literacy into Science Instruction" -Marcie Reuer "Virtual Field Trips & Experiential Education" - Marcie Reuer	Michael O'Shea Laura Oster Roger Chan Tracy Frank Debora Scraper Jimi Ricci Kim Wright Mark Resch Lynda Heitrich Lorie Herron Debbie Campbell Jason Miller Elliott Shrivel Jean Gruning
Play and Children - The relationship between play and learning in the early years	Judy Hillier Room 120 Host: Kerry Watson	You are invited to experience the pedagogy of play through the eyes of a child within an educational environment. As a district we are striving to provide quality educational programs for young learners based on current research that exemplifies early childhood as a significant period in human development. We have embarked on a journey that is committed to supporting a philosophy of learning through play and honoring the child by focusing on the environment as the third teacher, teacher as facilitator, emergent curriculum and visible documentation. This work is based on Karen Stagnitti ‘s findings related to imaginative play skills and assessment of play, the Reggio inspired approach to learning and Neuroscience Brain Research from the University of Lethbridge. We continue to connect current research and practice to the Guiding Principles outlined in the Primary Programs Framework by Alberta Education and Kindergarten Program Statement.	Liz Breneman Jenny Bonville Irene Schussler Kristi Gerlach Linda White Glen Nixdorf Twyla Huene Joanne Van Tryp Lorna Conway Bev Lee Susan Dunn Susan Mehlen Jennifer Hodgson Laura Smolinski Tracy Snortland Joy Sloan Tania Kuhl Loreen Lawson Ingrid Dekker Debbie Rader
Staff Wellness	Kerri Murray AHS Health Promotions Coordinator Gym Host: Sharon Leighton	Wellness Strategies - Caring for Ourselves and Others This session highlights the importance of self care and aims to motivate participants to lead healthier, happier lives. It features the five dimensions of wellness: physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual. Topics covered include time management, healthy eating, active living, sleep, distorted thinking, friendships and community. The interactive format keeps participants engaged and enables them to explore how caring for oneself can allow for more effective support to students in classrooms. Bio: Kerri Murray is a health promotion coordinator with Alberta Health Services. She has worked with Moving and Choosing since 2009 to support schools to build healthier school environments for staff and students to live, learn, work and play.	Cheryl Thomson Sharon Leighton Sarah Widmer Cecily Knodel Candice Worrall Leanne McD donnalee lawson jamie sawatzky Carmen Hoffmann Jill Armstrong Judith Koch Callie Dunham Tanya Ridgedale+ Jan Flaig Cathy Hynes Shirley Lapp Marilyn Noga Jamie Hill Lana Christmann Nadine Sulz Sam Montoya Dixie Sillito Ingrid Rose Pam Wendell Karen Cameron Susan Dickson
Building Health Literacy Project - High School	Marnie Heitz Session Cancelled	Description: Wellness is a key competency for the 21st century student and an essential foundation for effective learning. The Building Health Literacy project has worked to embed wellness in school communities with fantastic results in high schools. This session features success stories, promising practices and practical tips for teachers to apply in their schools.	Session Cancelled
Continuation of Morning Presentation	Room 125 Matthew Park	Come in and continue the conversation from the morning presentation! Fitness, wellness, nutrition Mat’s personal mission lies in motivating, educating and inspiring others in being the best they possibly can be. His leadership and continual dedication towards ongoing growth and self-improvement are key cornerstones to what encompasses his vision and core values. New Session!
Website Information Session - New Site, New Look	Brad Leitch Computer Lab Room 129 Host: Deb Nishi	Your school has a new website with brand new features! Brad Leitch with Dreamstalk Studios will showcase all the new website options and explain how the Breeze 5 program works and how it can be customized to fit your school needs.	Deb Nishi Bruce Peers Lois Bedwell Vaughn Olorenshaw Cyndy Lutz Laurie Hausauer Michelle McHugh Carol Carlson Craig Corsie Adam Black Darren Dola Jay Diemert Trent Rayner Daryn Miller Derek Beck S.Jobb Evelyn Squires Paul Leighton
Twitter for classroom/school	Angela Baron New Room assigned: Room 160 EBHS Computer lab Host: Heather Laturnas	Social Media has easily become the most common way that parents, media, students and communities receive and share information. This session will focus on how to use twitter as part of your school/classroom communication plan. It's simple, easy and effective when combined with use of your school website.	Janay Rittinger Heather Laturnas Bill Ressler Tim Bloomfield Lorne Toews Sheldon Wihnan Shannon Hauck
iPad and iPhone session	Ian Spiers Dave Blemings Room 121 Host: Trish Smith	What do you do with those new toys? SESSION NOW FULL! Please check the other 3 technology sessions for a spot. BYOD if possible	Lorraine Cribbs Barry Smith Sherri Kambeitz Stuart Shigehiro Susan Reimer Jacob Blatz JoAnne Cowie Tricia Smith Alison Christie Dawn Funk Monica Andreas Linda Asham Monica Etherington Michelle Vidotto Christy Moore Amanda Hougen Maurey Salmon Janine Tolhurst Dieter Stanke Myrna McGarry Cheryl Kelly Lindsay Jorgenson Dawn Schmidt Tammy Jenkins Lee Ann Hughson Sherry Rissling Susan Martin Lee Switzer Lisa Groenewald Sonja Wikkerink Cindy Orr
xj writing project	Linda Matsumoto Room118 Host: Linda Matsumoto	Critical writing and Assessment collaboration For current participants and any high school teachers interested in what is happening with this former AISI project.	Ang Hazell Colleen Andjelic Cammie Kannekens Scott Payeur Marla Berg Jean Kimber Dawn Peers
Librarian Session Margaret Wooding School Library	Anita Nagel MW Library Host: Anita Nagel	Shortgrass Library Services 1-2 pm (topics: upgrades, inventory, etc.) Librarian sharing session 2-3 pm (Top Hat Teen Reads, Learning Commons Conf Lethbridge, ULS buying trip, Clubs, What's New about you and Your Library, How do you Promote your Library?) Topics to be updated as needed	Anita Nagel Pat Deis Finny Hansen Cheryl MacDonald Lori Sereda Susan Schneider Sherry Anton Caroline Crooymans Lynn Noga Lisa Jetter
What does the future of Education in Alberta hold for teachers and school leaders?	Mark Bevan Room 124 Host: Kelly Huck	Working with participants, Mark will take the Ministerial Order for Student Learning, the Vision for Inspiring Education and the educated Alberta of 2030, and the teacher/school leader of the future document and work through a process to unpack them to explore what it would mean for teachers and school leaders in the system. Originally from the UK, Mark Bevan brings a broad range of experiences to the leadership classroom. With beginnings as a stock boy in a grocery store, Mark has worked as a retail sales clerk, bartender, waiter, hairdresser and youth care worker before heading to the Universityof Lethbridge to become a teacher. After 10 years of classroom teaching, Mark completed his Master's Degreein Leadership and Training from Royal Roads University and took on the role of Director of Curriculum and Instruction with Medicine Hat School Division. While Mark has always been fascinated by numbers, this move to central office marked the beginning of his journey into using data to inform strategic conversations and program evaluations; both at the school and the jurisdiction level. In 2006, Mark made the leap to government by joining the Ministry of Education. For the past seven years, Mark's work has focused on strategic workforce planning and the development of Alberta's education sector workforce. Mark has led and delivered workshops on leadership, organizational change and workforce planning, and has served as a coach and a mentor (both formally and informally) to students and professionals alike.	Sonia Stanton Kelly Huck Jack Shields Kal Koch Brenda Nellis Camille Quinton Mark Heinricks Sherry Craven Laura Kennedy Janet Kraft
Visual Strategies for Communication	Launa Larochelle Room 119 Host: Dolly Haberlack	This session is now for any staff supporting students through the use of visual strategies and schedules.	Jennifer Erfle Beth Hopkins Tanya MacDonald Jenny Bonville Dolly Haberlack Jason Duchscherer Gail Williston Charity Marks Loretta Wiseman Amber Thorne Diane Copland Melanie Segouin Bonnie Pilkey Sandra Ehret Alison Newman Kelly Herrmann Lorrie Woitowich Cheryl Gebhardt Sherry Kundert Linda Anderst Kara Ellik Jill Robertson Chantel Lutz Tami Cox Marianne Wells
Video Conference - Presentation tips and shortcuts	Eli Merrick Division Office In-service Room Host: Dwayne McKay	New Session! Are you new to VC teaching, supervising, or room organizing? Could you use some training? Attend this session and come away with new ideas and actions to support the important work that you do with video Conferencing. The session will be led by Eli Merrick who has been working annually with this medium since 2002. This session is applicable to administrators, teachers that are doing or planning to do VC, and EA's that are assisting. If you move to this session from another, please remove your name from the other session when you add it to this one!	Tara Salmon Anne Maier Destiny Fitzgerald Bev Wahl Wanda Molzan Eli Merrick Paige McLean Brenda Rumohr Fern Derie Gayle Vass Lil Foot
Industrial Arts	Darrell Grass	Information on a new course at EBHS called Robots, Hover Craft and Cars. All shop teachers - please sign up today!	Cory Schiebelbein Vaughn Olorenshaw Stuart Shigehiro

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Annual Fall Professional Learning Day

Prairie Rose School Division

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